DESIGN ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our team as a Design Engineer, where you'll lead the creation of innovative mechanical equipment and smart wireless technologies, from conception through to prototyping. This role offers a blend of creativity and technical skill, enabling you to shape projects in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Embrace a career that combines engineering excellence with a commitment to innovative, practical design solutions in a fast-growing market.

An Overview of Design Engineer Job Description Responsibilities and Qualifications

1. As a Design Engineer, this position’s main responsibility is to design innovative products and equipment. The selected candidate will oversee projects from conception to completion, ensuring they meet deadlines with increased organization and documentation. Utilizing Solidworks, with a focus on sheet metal and weldment design, the Design Engineer will craft products that not only meet but exceed customers’ expectations. This role demands a hands-on approach to guide products through the manufacturing process. The emphasis on speed and accuracy is paramount. We seek candidates with superior 3D modeling skills, as this is a key indicator of success in this role.

Design Engineer Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Producing 2D layout drawings and 2D to 3D conversion projects
  • Assist with data management using Enterprise PDM software
  • Research new materials and methods of development
  • Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards
  • Use Solidworks to design parts and equipment (Make drawings for manufacturing, Ensure designs adhere to industry and business standards, Example equipment includes dewatering screens, DAFs and DAF auxiliary equipment, platforms, tanks, frames, stands, skids, basic piping principles etc.)
  • Work with manufacturing manager to ensure projects remain on schedule and manufacturing has everything needed to keep the schedule
  • Assist other team members as needed


Design Engineer Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

  • Experience with SolidWorks
  • Sheet Metal and Weldment Design using SolidWorks.
  • Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Intermediate level of basic computer and windows skills
  • Ability to prioritize and organize workload to meet project deadlines
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Good knowledge of Mechanical Engineering concepts, practices, and procedures

2. Join our Engineering Team as a Design Engineer, where collaboration and innovation meet to shape the future of new products and features. We're searching for an individual who brings over 5 years of experience, outstanding communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset that thrives on positivity and collaboration. Your role is pivotal in driving our engineering pursuits forward, working closely with a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Roles of Design Engineer:

  • Designing, developing, and testing highly reliable embedded systems
  • Providing technical support for clients and team members
  • Fast learner ready to work with new technologies and mature them for the market
  • Research, analyze, design and develop solutions that are appropriate for the business and technology strategy.
  • Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and project-related team meetings.
  • Collaborate with product management, sales and engineering teams to develop innovative solutions that meet business needs with respect to functionality, performance and reliability.
  • Participate in the testing process through test review and analysis


Requirements of Design Engineer:

  • Good communication and people skills
  • Team focused and self-motivated in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor's Degree required (Computer Science, Engineering or related degree)
  • Proficiency in C++.
  • Experience in developing software for embedded Linux platforms
  • Experience designing real-time embedded systems on bare-metal or RTOS
  • Experience with embedded design and development tools (JTAG debuggers, emulators, etc.)

3. The Design Engineer role encompasses the responsibility for spearheading the creation of mechanical equipment. This includes everything from the initial concept stage and analysis to the design layout, along with the development and testing of prototypes. You will be pivotal in defining the requirements for new equipment, formulating innovative concepts, and collaborating closely with other Engineers, Contractors, and Assemblers to bring prototype models to life. This position is at the heart of our engineering efforts, ensuring our designs meet the highest standards of functionality and innovation.

Design Engineer Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Working with the Document Control team to produce and verify manufacturing documentation
  • Documenting designs to the appropriate level and releasing designs for build
  • Developing test plans and conducting tests necessary to verify design
  • Working with the Manufacturing team to resolve manufacturing problems
  • Working with the Controls, Electrical, and Software personnel to identify and develop machine control systems
  • Establishing and maintaining vendor contacts necessary for procurement of parts and materials
  • Preparing specifications, design reports and equipment manuals.
  • Working with customers and the Sales team in developing design requirements


Design Engineer Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Full working knowledge of a 3D CAD software
  • Knowledge in some of the following: general mechanical design, mechanisms, dynamics of motion; materials, finishes & protective coatings;
  • Heat transfer analysis; feedback control systems; stress & strain; and, test & measurement equipment
  • Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to solve complex mechanical design problems
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Strong attention to detail

4. The Design Engineer spearheads design initiatives for In-Building wireless systems, focusing on regional projects and specific customer programs. This role involves collaboration with customer experts, carriers, subcontractors, and engineering teams to deliver tailored wireless solutions.

Design Engineer Functions:

  • Make recommendations on system design for In-Building Wireless system projects
  • Participate in site walks of venues to determine the design parameters and key performance metric (KPI) criteria which influence the design
  • Determine capacity, coverage, and equipment requirements
  • Plan and develop design in accordance with design standards to ensure system quality and meet customer requirements
  • Propose and present design solutions to the customer and gain customer buy-in and acceptance
  • Use RF tools to perform radio propagation modeling and prediction and perform propagation model tuning and integration
  • Build 3-dimensional models using design software (e.g. iBwave) and utilize data analysis tools to finalize designs and make recommendations
  • Review design deliverables, identify risks and define plans to mitigate risks
  • Partner with Field Engineers to update designs to accommodate changes made during system implementation and testing
  • Maintain records and databases of projects worked and hours worked on projects
  • Implement initiatives under direction from Senior Engineers and Senior Managers as it pertains to the tasks of the Design Engineer


Design Engineer Skills, Abilities and Experience:

  • Ability to learn and adapt to changing technologies, standards, and certification requirements
  • Ability to work independently, while retaining the ability to work collaboratively within a team to solve operational challenges to Telamon’s advantage
  • Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills, in particular the ability to effectively communicate highly technical information to a non-technical audience
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite
  • Expert working knowledge of wireless technologies including CDMA/EVDO, GSM/UMTS, LTE, LTE-A, LMR, or P25
  • Expert working knowledge of RF design concepts, practices, and procedures
  • Working knowledge of performance software and test equipment (e.g. TEMS, JDSU, DataPro, or similar)

5. The Design Engineer will lead mechanical engineering efforts in New Product Development, from concept to launch. Responsibilities include generating sketches and detailed designs in Solidworks, conducting structural analysis via FEA, ensuring part compatibility through tolerance analysis, creating prototypes with 3D printing or machining, executing product testing for performance and reliability, and aiding in engineering builds and manufacturing process development for new products.

Design Engineer Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop water treatment products using sound engineering principles
  • Generate innovative product concepts using current and new technologies
  • Evaluate designs using engineering calculations, principles of material behavior and design analysis tools and techniques
  • Create test plans, coordinate testing and analyze results to develop product designs
  • Provide technical support to other departments regarding all aspects of product design and product performance.
  • Use design for manufacture principles when designing parts and assemblies
  • Participate in design as well as process reviews (i.e. DFMEA and PFMEA)


Design Engineer Skills, Abilities and Experience:

  • Experience in product development and/or part design
  • Knowledge of mechanical product design and assembly
  • Ability to work independently and with others as a team
  • Detail minded
  • Strong documentation skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Willingness to go the extra mile
  • Knowledge of when to escalate problems or issues
  • Data-driven with a balance between data and intuition.
  • Embraces test and learn approach to make informed business decisions
  • Collaborative and able to build partnerships and ensures shared success
  • Holds self and others accountable for results and not just tasks
  • Experience with plastics and injection or blow molding
  • Experience with mass produced products for the consumer market (i.e. appliances, toys, electronics, automotive components)
  • Knowledge of product regulatory requirements (NSF, WQA, UL, CE, etc.)

6. The Design Engineer will to support the design, build and delivery of the latest generation of smart wireless devices and solutions. This is a unique opportunity to join the world leader in a fast-growing market.

Design Engineer Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership - lead the company’s electronics design
  • Support design and verification of complex, multi-disciplinary systems
  • Bring innovation and creativity to new designs and support products into production
  • Electronics skills will be used across the full hardware life cycle: requirements analysis, design and unit test, integrating hardware with the target system, acceptance test and delivery to the customer.
  • Responsible for generating and contributing to high quality and robust design, for fully documenting and recording work, for keeping them under configuration management and providing plans and progress reports.
  • Work closely with Systems, Mechanical, Hardware and Software engineers to solve real integration problems on complex systems.


Design Engineer Skills and Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or related field
  • Complex electronics design and leading projects for at least 5 years.
  • Track record of moving into different technologies and coming up with innovative ideas.
  • Strong Analogue Design skills.
  • Experience of Digital Hardware Design.
  • Experience of Low Power Hardware Design.
  • Experience of Low Noise Hardware Design.
  • A methodical approach to the full hardware design life cycle, working to a structured hardware process, while having experience of de-bugging and testing new designs and supporting verification and integration.
  • Ability to interface with suppliers of key components and assemblies.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across different disciplines both verbally and in written form, as well as being able to work on own and as part of a team.
  • Technical Skills likely to include elements from;
  • Power FET drive and Switcher circuit design
  • Proven experience of Schematic Capture using Altium Designer.
  • ADC/DAC circuit design
  • Schematic Capture & Layout
  • Model-based design practices (SPICE/Matlab/Simulink)
  • Solid experience in analogue design and EMC design principles
  • Proven experience of Layout using Altium Designer.

7. The Design Engineer is responsible for the development and design of Non–destructive Excavation Equipment. Responsibilities will include the preparation of CAD models, FEA simulations, manufacturing drawings, work closely with manufacturing, and ensure designs conform to applicable standards and regulations.

Design Engineer Functions:

  • Set individual initiatives for performance and deadlines supporting Badger’s manufacturing goals
  • Ensure compliance to Badgers safety and high service standards. 
  • Badger is a safety-oriented company and it is important to use this to help develop a competitive advantage and raise the standards of the industry
  • Develop and prepare engineering drawings from preliminary concepts, sketches, perform engineering calculations, specification sheets and CAD models
  • Complete documentation and create drawing packages
  • Check and verify design drawings to conform to specifications and design data
  • Participate as a member of the design team during brain storming sessions and concept work
  • Respond quickly to the shop floor's needs in response to addressing issues that may surface during
  • production regarding the manufacturing spec., bills of material, or routing.
  • Participate in cross-functional, continuous improvement teams as the opportunity presents itself.
  • Will interface with Safety department in regards to repairs and additions or changes as it relates to safety interaction for employees.
  • Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
  • Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor and team in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting
  • Mechanical Engineering Degree from an accredited University or Institute
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer or EIT with APEGA 


Design Engineer Requirements and Qualifications:

  • 2-5 years of 3D CAD experience, including standardized drafting practices (Solidworks preferred)
  • Experience with PDM CAD server would be beneficial but not required
  • Experience with FEA is preferred
  • Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to develop accurate manufacturing specs in a timely manner
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to take ‘concept’ to reality
  • Willingness to learn from ones mistakes, take responsibility and not afraid to ask for help
  • Strong brainstorming skills with an ability to create innovative solutions; an out of the box thinker
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Sound technical background (hands-on) with logical deductive reasoning approach
  • Interest in developing technical skills through both internal and external training
  • Conviction to improve personally and support continuous improvement in the department 
  • Strong working knowledge of common software packages (MS Office, Acrobat, etc.)
  • High level of personal integrity
  • Strong work ethic
  • Professional/mature demeanour

8. The Design Engineer role opens the door to a world of creativity and innovation within a supportive and collaborative design atmosphere. Here, you'll embark on a journey through a variety of exciting projects ranging from sprawling residential subdivisions to bustling commercial retail spaces and expansive industrial business parks. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to see projects through from inception to completion, working alongside clients who continually entrust us with their visions thanks to our unwavering commitment to excellence, personalized service, and a philosophy rooted in practical and thoughtful design solutions. Join us in shaping the built environment, where your technical skills meet your creativity to create lasting impacts.

Design Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the production of site designs for a wide variety of site/civil projects for public and private sector clients
  • Site layout, grading and erosion control, drainage and stormwater, utility collection and distribution, or combination thereof.
  • Actively participates in plan production efforts and works to develop client solutions consistent with Firm standards, the requirements of regulatory agencies and our clients, and the principles of Grounded Design.
  • Operate as an independent contributor to complete assigned engineering designs.
  • Grow with the team and develop the capabilities to provide basic to intermediate technical analyses with the supervision and guidance of a Project Engineer and Project Manager.


Design Engineer Skills, Experience, Qualifications:

  • Professional experience preferred.
  • Engineering Intern (EI) certificate and the drive to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the future.
  • Self-motivated, engaged, and team-oriented.
  • Execute multiple tasks under tight deadlines and prioritize responsibilities.
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrate personal investment in your career.
  • Energetic, flexible, confident, and Forward Thinking.
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D experience or equivalent.
  • Experience in Water/Sewer/Storm CAD applications or equivalent preferred.
  • Experience in Microsoft Office applications or equivalent required.

9. Seeking a visionary Design Engineer to enrich our Engineering Team, this role offers an exciting opportunity to apply and broaden your engineering prowess in the design, application, and upkeep of cutting-edge automated packaging machinery. It is a chance to immerse yourself in the realm of Electro-Mechanical equipment design and manufacturing, leveraging standard methodologies yet also embracing the innovation and creativity this position demands. Your ability to think outside the box and apply a blend of established practices and innovative solutions will be pivotal in thriving in this role.

Design Engineer Duties:

  • Prepare detailed designs based on written and verbal specifications of desired machinery functions
  • Prepare detailed specifications, BOM and cost estimates for customer driven requirements
  • Troubleshoot problems occurring during development, fabrication, assembly, or commissioning of machinery
  • Supervise design support functions as required to facilitate the delivery of assigned projects
  • Provide both in-field and phone support for Service related activities
  • Support Sales, Project Management, Assembly, and Manufacturing functions, as needed
  • Provide engineering support to product lifecycle management and other processes as assigned


Design Engineer Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Solid Modeling design experience, Autodesk Inventor experience preferred
  • Minimum three years of experience in machinery design, robotics integration experience is a plus
  • Ability to prepare thorough and detailed machinery designs
  • Demonstrated ability to provide sound design judgment and to contribute technical knowledge to cross-functional teams in a professional manner
  • Excellent technical, verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills